Cyrus Persian King who Freed the Jews
About Cyrus
Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Persian Empire who conquered Babylon in 539 BC. God called him "my shepherd" and "his anointed." He issued a decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, fulfilling prophecy spoken by Isaiah centuries earlier.
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Spiritual Lessons from Cyrus
God Uses Unexpected Instruments
Isaiah named Cyrus as God's 'anointed' (messiah) 150 years before his birth. A pagan king became the instrument of Israel's restoration. God's sovereignty extends to all nations and rulers.
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